Western Dredging Association

“A new bylaws was ratified on august 26, 2013”

“Form 990 is prepared and reviewed by the cpa, the executive director, and the board of director before it's filed.”

“If the board has reasonale cause to believe that a director has failed to disclose the nature and extent of actual, potential or apparent conflict, it shall inform the director of the basis for such belief and afford the director an opportunity to explain the alleged failure. If, after hearing the response of the director and making such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, the board determines that director has, in fact, failed to disclose an actual, potential or apparent conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation by the executive director is reviewed by the board.”

“Compensation for officers and other key employees are reviewed by the board.”

“All governing documents are available upon request and are given within reasonable time.”

“- to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction by sponsoring or co- sponsoring national and international technical conferences, seminars, and symposiums, including publication and dissemination of the proceedings. - to provide a forum for improvement of communications, technology transfer, and cooperation among associations, societies, and all organizations interested in dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and constructions. - to emphasize the importance of understanding and development of solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment.”

“Board members are volunteers. They help in planning and excuting the organization's missions and goals.”